World music [ a global journey

Introduces students to the diversity of musical expression around the world. This title takes the reader across the globe to experience cultural traditions that challenge the ear, the mind, and the spirit. It presents a systematic study of varied traditions in a non-technical language accessible to...

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Bibliographic Details
Main Authors: Miller, Terry E. (Author), Shahriari, Andrew (Author)
Format: Book
Language:English
Published: New York : Routledge , c2009
Edition:2nd ed
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Online Access:NetLibrary

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